diffidentness

diffidentness
noun (-es)
: the quality or state of being diffident

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† ˈdiffidentness Obs. rare—0.
[f. as prec. + -ness.]
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  • diffidentness — noun The state or quality of being diffident …   Wiktionary

  • diffidentness — dif·fi·dent·ness …   English syllables

  • diffident — diffidently, adv. diffidentness, n. /dif i deuhnt/, adj. 1. lacking confidence in one s own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy. 2. restrained or reserved in manner, conduct, etc. 3. Archaic. distrustful. [1425 75; late ME < L diffident (s. of …   Universalium

  • diffidence — n timidity, timorousness, apprehension, faint heartedness, diffidentness; bashfulness, shyness, abashment, coyness, demureness; embarrassment, sheepishness; lack of self confidence, insecurity, reluctance, hesitancy, doubtfulness, backwardness;… …   A Note on the Style of the synonym finder

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